9. Identify the important considerations of designing exercise for the aged, children and pregnant women.
Aged
Before starting to exercsie they should check with their doctor if they have any of the following:
Chest pain or pain in your left arm and neck
Any shortness of breath
A heart condition
Any bone or joint problems
If you are currently taking blood pressure or cardiac medications
Any unexplained dizziness or fainting
They should take regular rest days and should always stretch before exercising. Warm ups before exercise should also be done. Stopping suddenly can cause more strain on the heart. Exercise should be stopped if dizziness, nausea or shortness of of breath occurs.
Children
Pregnant
Good pregnancy exercises include:
Aqua aerobics and swimming
Walking
Yoga, Pilates or stretching
Cycling (on a stationary bicycle once you are pregnant)
Specially formulated pregnancy exercise classes
Light strength training
Some safety considerations should be taken into account:
Avoid becoming overheated, aoid high intensity exercise, aid prolonged exercise after 28 weeks, setch gently, avoid rapid changes in direction, stop exercise if you feel dizzy or sick and also to stop if you experience back pain.
Aged
Before starting to exercsie they should check with their doctor if they have any of the following:
- Chest pain or pain in your left arm and neck
- Any shortness of breath
- A heart condition
- Any bone or joint problems
- If you are currently taking blood pressure or cardiac medications
- Any unexplained dizziness or fainting
They should take regular rest days and should always stretch before exercising. Warm ups before exercise should also be done. Stopping suddenly can cause more strain on the heart. Exercise should be stopped if dizziness, nausea or shortness of of breath occurs.Children
Pregnant
Good pregnancy exercises include:
- Aqua aerobics and swimming
- Walking
- Yoga, Pilates or stretching
- Cycling (on a stationary bicycle once you are pregnant)
- Specially formulated pregnancy exercise classes
- Light strength training
Some safety considerations should be taken into account:Avoid becoming overheated, aoid high intensity exercise, aid prolonged exercise after 28 weeks, setch gently, avoid rapid changes in direction, stop exercise if you feel dizzy or sick and also to stop if you experience back pain.